16 h. ago NACOC dismantles drug dens in Eastern and Greater Accra regions in ‘Operation White Ember’

The Narcotics Control Commission (NACOC) has carried out a series of intelligence-led operations across the Eastern and Greater Accra regions, dismantling several drug dens as part of a festive-season crackdown dubbed “Operation White Ember.” The coordinated raids targeted known drug hubs stretching from Mamfe and Tutu in the Eastern Region to Madina Redco Flats, Zongo […]

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20 h. ago Three injured as firefighters rescue 26 passengers after multi

The Ghana National Fire Service (GNFS) has rescued 26 passengers after a multiple-vehicle collision near the Kintampo Waterfalls in the Bono East Region.

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20 h. ago ADC Demands Accountability Report Over US Airstrike on Nigerian Territory

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/The African Democratic Congress (ADC) has described the administration of President Bola Tinubu as displaying “historic incompetence” following airstrikes carried out by the United States Africa Command (AFRICOM) in Sokoto State on December 25, 2025. In a statement issued by National Publicity Secretary Bolaji Abdullahi, the ADC said while it supports lawful efforts to protect […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/adc-demands-accountability-report-over-us-airstrike-on-nigerian-territory/

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38 h. ago Kidnap suspect arrested in Tamale as Police rescue victim after four days

A 26-year-old man, Fuseini Ibrahim, has been arrested in Tamale for allegedly kidnapping a young lady, Haruna Adamu, who was held captive for four days.

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46 h. ago Three suspected armed robbers shot dead by Police in Ashanti region

Police in the Ashanti South Regional Command have shot dead three suspected armed robbers who attempted a highway robbery between Anwiankwanta and Jacobu in the Ashanti Region. Two others reportedly escaped arrest. The Ashanti South Regional Police Command revealed that intelligence indicated suspects Seidu, Tijani, and others—wanted in connection with several robberies and killings in […]

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54 h. ago U.S. airstrikes in Nigeria signal major shift in West African security

United States President Donald Trump announced Thursday that he ordered a "powerful and deadly" military strike against Islamic State militants in Northwest Nigeria. The operation, executed on Christmas Day, targeted what the president described as "ISIS Terrorist Scum" responsible for the persecution of Christians. Trump stated on Truth Social that he had previously warned these groups to "stop the slaughtering of Christians" or face "hell to pay." He characterised the mission as a series of "numerous perfect strikes" carried out by the "Department of War." In his concluding remarks, Trump wrote: "Under my leadership, our Country will not allow Radical Islamic Terrorism to prosper. May God Bless our Military, and MERRY CHRISTMAS to all, including the dead Terrorists, of which there will be many more if their slaughter of Christians continues."

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2 d. ago Finance Ministry Downplays Significance of Three Month IMF Extension

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-ministry-downplays-significance-of-three-month-imf-extension/A senior technical advisor at Ghana’s Finance Ministry has defended the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) proposed three month extension of the country’s Extended Credit Facility (ECF) programme, characterizing such adjustments as routine practice in fund supported arrangements worldwide. Dr. Theo Acheampong said the extension carries no negative implications for Ghana’s economic recovery trajectory or the […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/finance-ministry-downplays-significance-of-three-month-imf-extension/

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2 d. ago US Strike in Nigeria Raises Regional Trade Security Concerns

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/The United States carried out military strikes against Islamic State militants in northwestern Nigeria on Thursday, placing regional trade risks at the centre of a widening security crisis in West Africa, where Nigeria anchors cross border commerce and transport corridors linking the coast to the Sahel. President Donald Trump said he ordered American forces to […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/us-strike-in-nigeria-raises-regional-trade-security-concerns/

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3 d. ago Boko Haram suicide bomber behind Borno mosque blast in Nigeria, army says

The headquarters of Operation Hadin Kai, Nigerian Army, has confirmed that the explosion at a mosque in Borno State on Wednesday December 24, 2025, was carried out by a suicide bomber. PUNCH Online had reported that at least five people were confirmed dead, while 35 others sustained injuries following the blast at Al-Adum Jumaat Mosque […]

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3 d. ago Heavy rainstorms in California leave three dead as of Christmas night

Heavy rainstorms across large parts of California triggered floods and mudslides and left three dead as of Christmas night, according to local officials.

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4 d. ago Young sanitation diplomat urges children to lead cleanliness drive

A Child Sanitation Diplomat from the Accra College of Education Demonstration School, Artaldus Sung Kuuntanaa has called on children to become ambassadors for sanitation and hygiene.  

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4 d. ago Cyber Security Authority Arrests 48 Suspected Cybercriminals in Dawhenya Operation

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-arrests-48-suspected-cybercriminals-in-dawhenya-operation/The Cyber Security Authority (CSA), in close collaboration with National Security and the Ghana Police Service, has arrested 48 suspected cybercrime operatives during a coordinated, intelligence led nighttime raid in the Dawhenya area of the Ningo Prampram Constituency. The operation, carried out between 1:40 a.m. and 5:00 a.m. on Wednesday, December 25, 2025, targeted four […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/cyber-security-authority-arrests-48-suspected-cybercriminals-in-dawhenya-operation/

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4 d. ago One dead, three in critical condition after another accident on Nkwanta

An accident on the Nkwanta–Kpassa road in the Oti region has claimed the life of a mobile phone accessories dealer, leaving three others in critical condition.

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4 d. ago Western region records 465 road fatalities in 11 months; officials blame drunk driving, human error

The Western Region has recorded a worrying rise in road traffic accidents, with 465 people losing their lives in 2,800 crashes between January and November 2025, prompting renewed calls for stronger policy and enforcement measures to curb the trend.

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4 d. ago Two dead, dozens injured in crash on Cape Coast–Takoradi highway

Two people have died and several others injured following a road traffic accident on the Cape Coast–Takoradi Highway at Abakam in the early hours of Tuesday, 23rd December 2025.

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5 d. ago Lawyer Antoinette Essilfie wins prestigious PICCASO Award for Child Data Protection

US-based Ghanaian tech lawyer, Antoinette Essilfie, has been honoured with the Safeguarding Children’s Data Award at the inaugural PICCASO Awards, held recently at the Labadi Beach Hotel in Accra.

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5 d. ago Trump travelled on Epstein’s plane more than previously thought, prosecutor says

US President Donald Trump was listed as a passenger on the private jet of late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein eight times between 1993 and 1996, a new email released by the US Department of Justice (DOJ) says.

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5 d. ago Five dead after plane carrying child burns victim crashes in Texas

At least five people have been killed after a Mexican Navy plane crashed in foggy conditions near Galveston, Texas on Monday while transporting a child burns victim.

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5 d. ago Report on Ghana’s new national airline to be presented to President Mahama today

The task force responsible for guiding the establishment of Ghana’s new national airline is set to submit its findings to President John Dramani Mahama on Tuesday, December 23, signalling a major step forward in the government’s plans to revive the national carrier.

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6 d. ago Road Safety Authority Expresses Deep Concern Over Rising Crashes and Deaths

News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/road-safety-authority-expresses-deep-concern-over-rising-crashes-and-deaths/The National Road Safety Authority (NRSA) has expressed deep concern over the rising incidence of road crashes, injuries, and fatalities across the country, describing the situation as troubling for road safety management. Speaking on the Asaase Breakfast Show on Monday, the Public Relations Officer of the Authority, Pearl Adusu Sateckla, said recent accident statistics show […] News Ghana, Latest Updates and Breaking News of Ghana, News Ghana, https://www.newsghana.com.gh/road-safety-authority-expresses-deep-concern-over-rising-crashes-and-deaths/

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